Go Out With a Bang

[Katalina Harker]

It was a dark cold night in New Zealand. A crisp breeze blew across the grounds of the school grounds and Kat shuddered despite the fact that she was bundled up nice and warm. As a prefect she knew what they were about to do was against the rules and they had the potential to get busted big time...or worse, they had the potential to get attacked by the centaurs. Off in the distance she heard something rustle in the bushes and she jumped as she covered her mouth to conceal a small squeal. Just then a little squirrel popped out from behind the bush and she chuckled lightly under her breath. "Come on Kat...Gryffindor courage. Suck it up girl," the seventh year whispered to herself.

The brunette stood back in the shadows in the spot where Chace was supposed to meet her. Tapping her foot lightly she looked at her watch and thought to herself He's got two more minutes then I'm marching down the dungeons and dragging that snake out here by his collar.

 

[Chace Harker]

She's mad. Absolutely mad. All doubt concerning Katalina Vanderhol's insanity had melted away. She'd gotten Chace to do many crazy things, including flying on a death stick, but this was by far the craziest. They were going to get in so much trouble. Chace never had time for clubs or classes because he simply spent too much of his time worrying. Well, he had all the reason in the world to worry now. He was not a Gryffindor and never would be. He was a Slytherin. Yes, a slithering, skittish snake, who would have rather crawled across hot coals on his belly than give in to this suicide.

It wasn't easy to sneak across the grounds. Chace was certain that a professor would catch him. Or worse, a centaur. After the mass detention, the teen knew better than to plague the forest with his footsteps. And so did Kat. Couldn't they have gone somewhere that was less of a death trap? The towers, perhaps? Swallowing hard, he made his way to his girlfriend.

"You know I'm only here because I love you, right?" Chace's middle name should have been Owl Droppings; all his courage wouldn't fill a thimble.

 

[Katalina Harker]

Hearing footsteps, Kat turned to see her boyfriend walking towards her. She already knew what Chace would be thinking and there was no way in hell he was going to weasel his way out of this. Grinning widely the seventh year said, "Really? I was kind of hoping that it was for the thrill of adventure...that would have been a turn on, but I think I like your reasoning just a bit better." It was written all over his cute little face that he was scared shitless and for some reason that made Kat giggle just slightly under her breath. Toeing up she gave him a light peck on the cheek and said, "Okay, so I know that you probably think that I've gone completely wonky in the head, but trust me...this won't be nearly as bad as you think it is." The Gryffindor was of course lying through her teeth because even though she was brave and stubborn to a fault she still knew how dangerous the Forbidden Forest was...especially at night.

Giving the Slytherin a light pat on the bum she nudged him forward and asked in a sweet tone, "So if say we happen to get into any sort of trouble...you'll protect me right?" Kat had to bite the inside of her cheeks to keep from laughing. She knew if it came right down to it that she'd probably more than likely have to be the one to save their arses, but even though Chace Harker wasn't the bravest of men she still loved him more than anything...besides, she had enough bravery, er, stupidity to suffice for the two of them.